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FJ11 EVF

2011 Lotus Exige

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,048 mi
Last recorded58,048 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 Lotus Exige18,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ11 EVF
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 58,048 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 58,045 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 53,778 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 48,565 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 47,004 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 40,752 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 40,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2018 37,723 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 32,223 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 24,094 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 15,287 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 12,346 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Exige?

Based on 20,795 MOT tests across 2,298 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
1,345
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,298
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 417
Headlamp aim too high 214
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 205
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 178
Headlamp aim too low 155
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FJ11 EVF is a 2011 Lotus Exige in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2011 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 18,254 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Exige fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 417 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ11 EVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Exige typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 15 years old, this Lotus Exige is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ11 EVF registered?

FJ11 EVF is a 2011 Lotus Exige, first registered on 21 April 2011.

Is FJ11 EVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ11 EVF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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